Social Media Courses

Computational Social Science Methods

131 reviews

Explore computational social science's impact on society, covering data science, machine learning, social networks, and simulations. Gain insights into digital footprints and emerging social patterns.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Microcredential

Computational Social Science

133 reviews

Explore modern computational tools to analyze digital footprints, uncover social patterns, and simulate hypothetical scenarios. Gain insights into human behavior and societal dynamics using cutting-edge research methods.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Accenture

Digital Skills: Social Media

8 reviews

Learn how to use social media for business, from creating a social media presence to measuring success.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Why We Post: the Anthropology of Social Media

2 reviews

Discover the varying uses of social media around the world and its consequences for politics, relationships and everyday life.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Social Media in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges

Understand how social media is used in healthcare, to improve communication and information sharing, with this free online course.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Social Media Literacy for Change

Develop digital literacy skills to navigate social media safely and ethically, creating a school strategy for students to become informed digital citizens.

• Independent
• 6-7 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

University of Pennsylvania;  Wharton Microcredential

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Social Media, and E-Commerce

Build the marketing skills you need to succeed in the Digital Economy from Wharton, consistently ranked #1 globally for marketing education.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Social Psychology

88 reviews

This course offers a brief introduction to classic and contemporary social psychology, covering topics such as decision making, persuasion, group behavior, personal attraction, and factors that promote health and well-being.

• Coursera
• 1 day 13 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Great Learning

Instagram Marketing Fundamentals - Social Media Marketing - Instagram Growth

29 reviews

Learn Instagram marketing fundamentals, including account setup, post types, strategies, and tips to effectively promote your brand and reach target customers on this popular social media platform.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stanford Seminar - How the Chinese Government Fabricates Social Media Posts for Strategic Distraction

Explore China's strategic use of social media propaganda, including the 50c Party's tactics, government involvement, and implications for information control and public opinion.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Human-Centered AI for Mental Health Prediction in Social Media Data

Exploring human-centered machine learning for ethical and compassionate mental health predictions on social media, combining Media Studies and Computer Science approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Artificial Intelligence in Social Media Analytics

Explore AI's role in social media analytics. Learn machine learning, NLP, sentiment analysis, and topic modeling. Apply techniques to real data, uncovering patterns and insights in digital interactions.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Social Media Data Analytics

293 ratings at Coursera

Explore social media data analytics using APIs, process structured and unstructured data, derive insights, and analyze sentiments. Learn to collect, analyze, and visualize data from various platforms.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Social Media Advertising

307 ratings at Coursera

Learn effective social media advertising strategies for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Explore targeting options, campaign types, and performance metrics to optimize your small business's digital marketing efforts.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Making social media work in Higher Education

3 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore social media's potential in higher education, focusing on student engagement, networking, and safe usage while examining popular platforms and addressing common risks.

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate